Effects of yoga on cardiovascular disease risk factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis

01 May 2014Holger Cramera , Romy Lauchea, Heidemarie Hallera, Nico Steckhan, Andreas Michalsen, Gustav Dobosa,

This meta-analysis revealed evidence for clinically important effects of yoga on most biological cardiovascular disease risk factors.

Meta Analysis
5 effects
6 months
3168 subjects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Yoga Selfcare risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Yoga
Selfcare

Insulin Resistance Lymphatic outcome
Minor decreased risk of Insulin Resistance
Lymphatic system

Moderate evidence
-1.9%

Yoga Selfcare risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Yoga
Selfcare

LDL Lymphatic outcome
Minor decreased risk of LDL
Lymphatic system

Moderate evidence
-5.0%

Yoga Selfcare risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Yoga
Selfcare

Obesity Musculoskeletal outcome
Minor decreased risk of Obesity
Musculoskeletal system

Moderate evidence
-1.5%

Yoga Selfcare risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Yoga
Selfcare

Heart Rate Cardiovascular outcome
Minor decreased risk of Heart Rate
Cardiovascular system

Moderate evidence
-11.0%

Yoga Selfcare risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Yoga
Selfcare

Blood Pressure - Hypertension Cardiovascular outcome
Minor decreased risk of Blood Pressure - Hype...
Cardiovascular system

Moderate evidence
-9.0%